Kinda curious about this rifle. Would like to have a couple barrels to change out. What can you tell me about it, experiences, pros, cons, quality any pertinent info. Thinking smaller calibers like 22-250 range.

Kinda curious about this rifle. Would like to have a couple barrels to change out. What can you tell me about it, experiences, pros, cons, quality any pertinent info. Thinking smaller calibers like 22-250 range.

Great Weapons BassCat..been running them for years and they are tack drivers

There are several bolt guns with interchangeable barrel systems. Most will cost you more than the Encore.

I have one Encore with 2 barrels 22-250 and 50cal front stuffer. Accuracy with me shooting it is around MOA just a little over or under depending on the day.

Over all a good system much like their older Contenders it is a good way to have multiple calibers without the outlay for multiple rifles and you don't mind single shots. With the short action length you can have a long barrel for extra velocity or talk about a handy truck or blind length gun put a 16 inch barrel one it. Versatility is a big part of the equation when talking Encore and Contender setups but they can be a money pit when buying new barrels in different calibers. Been there done that

There are several bolt guns with interchangeable barrel systems. Most will cost you more than the Encore.

I have one Encore with 2 barrels 22-250 and 50cal front stuffer. Accuracy with me shooting it is around MOA just a little over or under depending on the day.

Over all a good system much like their older Contenders it is a good way to have multiple calibers without the outlay for multiple rifles and you don't mind single shots. With the short action length you can have a long barrel for extra velocity or talk about a handy truck or blind length gun put a 16 inch barrel one it. Versatility is a big part of the equation when talking Encore and Contender setups but they can be a money pit when buying new barrels in different calibers. Been there done that

I don't change the Barrels...I just get my set up like I like it and buy another

I use one almost exclusively. The lock time is a little different than you have with a bolt action but have never had an issue. Good form alleviates that issue. I like the capabilities of being able to switch barrels and have a choice of calibers, rifle or pistol.

If you get a rifle in anything larger than a .308, you're going to really want a muzzle brake or a recoil pad/shoulder pad. I had two in 30-06, a 45-70 barrel, and a .308, and they would beat you like a red headed stepchild.

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If you get a rifle in anything larger than a .308, you're going to really want a muzzle brake or a recoil pad/shoulder pad. I had two in 30-06, a 45-70 barrel, and a .308, and they would beat you like a red headed stepchild.

My experience was similar. I had a Pro Hunter in 20 ga rifled barrel and it was very muzzle "flippy". I would shoot and that thing would jump all over the place. I know my way around a rifle and I know how to shoot, but I could never figure out how to shoot the danged thing accurately and keep the scope with 3.5" of relief from beating my brow to a pulp. That thing got sold.